The Right Team for Your Celebration
Explore a curated collection of local wedding professionals who can help bring your vision to life—from planners and caterers to photographers, florists, rental companies, and more. These recommendations are offered as a helpful planning resource, while couples remain welcome to bring their own licensed and insured vendors.
Wedding Coordinators & Planners
Elana Events
Our clients trust us as the go-to experts for commemorating life’s most significant moments—whether personal celebrations, corporate events, or unforgettable weddings. At Elana Events, we manage every aspect of event planning with precision and creativity, ensuring nothing is overlooked. No challenge is too big, and no detail is too small. We take pride in transforming ordinary elements into artful, intentional experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Forget Me Knot Wedding Planning
Forget Me Knot values uniqueness & all the little details that can sometimes be forgotten in the midst of preparing for a wedding or big event. We strive to create a special environment for you, your family, and all of your friends to remember forever. We want you & your guest to walk into an experience from beginning to end, not just, “another wedding”. Atmosphere & cohesiveness can change everything! We also LOVE to see those big smiles & happy glow from within. To us, that is when we know our job was well done. Our clients become life long friends and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Murdock Weddings & Events
At Murdock Events, we believe your wedding should be a flawless reflection of your love story — beautifully designed, seamlessly executed, and entirely stress-free. From the earliest planning conversations to your grand farewell, we pour our hearts into every detail, ensuring your day feels as beautiful, unique, and cherished as the love you share.
Lily & Garnet Events
At Lily & Garnet Events, we celebrate love through heartfelt service and stunning, personalized designs that honor each couple’s unique story. Serving as a high-end wedding planner in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, we specialize in curating exquisite, tailor-made celebrations defined by unparalleled elegance and a keen eye for detail.
The Wedding Belle
For the past two years, I’ve had the joy of coordinating weddings, ranging from intimate gatherings of 30 guests to elegant celebrations of 300 people. I bring a calm, steady presence, a highly organized approach, and a deep love for creating moments that feel effortless and unforgettable.
Abba Design
ABBA Design is a full service planning and event production company. We specialize in curating elegance and bringing family and friends together for your special day. When you choose to have ABBA Design at the helm of your wedding or event, you are choosing ease, attention to detail and almost two decades of experience.
The Gaither Collective
Based in Greensboro, NC The Gaither Collective is a planning company for all of your wedding and event needs. This company is run by Arnisha Gaither, who strives to make your celebration seamless and stress-free. This professional is available to help manage events all throughout North Carolina and other places!
Sheer Main Events
At Sheer Main Events, we specialize in crafting weddings that are as unique as the love stories they celebrate. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, we bring years of expertise, creativity, and a passion for perfection to every celebration we plan. Our mission is simple: to make your wedding day as stress-free and magical as possible.
Significant Events
Delivering a personal and professional planning experience. Based in North Carolina and available for destination weddings anywhere, we bring precise execution and a little Southern Hospitality to every client we serve. Through impeccable attention to detail and original designs, our high-touch approach allows our clients to live their best life while their next celebration unfolds.
Events by Debra's Details & Designs
If you’re planning an event, then I will help you clarify your vision and make your dream event come true. Whether you’re looking to have an event in your hometown or you’re making it a true destination adventure, I take on all the details so that you can enjoy the process and, of course, your event.
Something Fabulous Weddings
We plan weddings in many, many forms. We have experience with couples with various religions, cultures, and wedding aesthetics. We value inclusivity and believe that everyone should have their dream wedding day, regardless of who they love. Every wedding we plan will be unique to our couple and showcase their personalities.
Photographers
Megan Long Photography
My ultimate goal is to make sure your photos reflect not just how things looked, but how they felt. As your photographer, I’ll be more than someone with a camera; I’ll be your advocate, a calming presence, and a guide through the process so you can focus on what really matters: each other. I’ve been professionally serving the Raleigh area for over six years and I look forward to continuing to preserve stories and legacies of every kind for years to come.
Kaylyn Kadah Photography
Kaylyn Kadah Photography, where cherished memories are artistically captured and preserved. As a passionate photographer and storyteller, I specialize in bringing the essence of your moments to life. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and available for destinations worldwide.
Heidi Bee Photography
As a wedding photographer capturing romantic and fun moments, I blend digital photography, 35mm film, and Super 8 video to create an experience that feels effortless and real. My approach is intuitive and relaxed, allowing space for authentic emotions, quiet in-between moments, and spontaneous joy to unfold naturally.
Harlyn Blair Photography
I’m Harlyn, a North Carolina-based wedding photographer who values genuine connection and a calm, well-planned wedding day. My approach focuses on creating a seamless experience from start to finish while capturing timeless, true-to-life images that feel natural and meaningful. I work closely with my couples and their vendors so you can stay present, enjoy every moment, and trust that your day is being thoughtfully documented.
Sidney Ashton Photography
What stands the test of time and then some? Your photos! Imagine relishing those frozen moments with your loved ones on anniversaries, cozy date nights, and perhaps even with your future little ones. My mission is to narrate your one-of-a-kind story, capturing all those beautiful details in between. Your photos should transport you back to those blissful moments, for many years to come.
Leslie Deann Photography
Through a mix of dreamy nostalgia, editorial edge, and artful storytelling, I’m here as a film wedding photographer to capture love in its truest, most effortless form. From the way your hands find each other to the quiet in-betweens you’ll want to relive forever, every frame is a piece of your story; timeless, romantic, and filled with feeling.
Caterers
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill
We provide full-service catering for weddings, corporate gatherings, university events, and celebrations of all kinds across the Triangle and throughout North Carolina. Whether you’re planning an intimate reception, a large wedding, or a casual gathering, our chefs and event planners work with you to create a menu and service style that fits your vision.
Good Shepherd Coffee Cart
The Good Shepherd Coffee Cart is a mobile specialty coffee business serving Pittsboro, North Carolina, and its surrounding areas. The cart frequently pops up at local parks and markets, offering craft beverages like the popular salted caramel latte.
The Cake Jar Bar
The Cake Jar Bar is an interactive build-your-own dessert experience based in Raleigh, NC. Guests customize their own cake jars by choosing cake flavors, frostings, and toppings, creating a fun, memorable, and visually unique dessert experience for weddings, private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations.
Andia's Ice Cream
Andia’s Ice Cream is a local, woman-owned, super-premium ice cream company specializing in weddings, corporate, and private events. From convenient party-in-a-bag pickups to elegant, full-service sundae bars, Andia’s offers catering experiences designed to match your style and vision with a wide range of flavors, including vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free options
Cannon Catering
Cannon Catering is a family-owned, award winning catering company that has grown up with the Raleigh-Durham area since 1999. We provide fresh, delicious food with above-and-beyond services to weddings, corporate events, banquets, and other special events across the Triangle.
Rentals
Celebration Sidekicks
Celebration Sidekicks creates memorable events through our dedicated staffing. We provide Bartenders and Wait Staff for every event, big or small. We specialize in weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, and fundraisers. We combine our passion for exceptional service with selection of high-quality rental items to make your special events truly extraordinary.
Forget Me Not Photobooth
At Forget Me Not Photobooth, we deliver a fully customized experience designed to elevate your event from start to finish. Our sleek, modern booth design blends seamlessly into any setting, while luxury-grade photo quality ensures every image looks flawless and professional. Guests enjoy instant sharing and high-quality prints, keeping the excitement going long after the event ends. Backed by a professional, stress-free service, we handle every detail so you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable experience—done beautifully, effortlessly, and exactly your way. We combine our passion for exceptional service with selection of high-quality rental items to make your special events truly extraordinary.
American Party Rentals
American Party Rentals has been the trusted source for premium party rentals in Durham and throughout the Triangle for over three decades. As a second-generation, family-owned business, we understand that every table setting tells a story and every event reflects your unique vision. We combine our passion for exceptional service with selection of high-quality rental items to make your special events truly extraordinary.
Lumbre Candle Rentals
At Lumbre Luxe Candle Rentals, we are dedicated to enhancing every event with our luxurious candles. Our mission is to create unforgettable atmospheres for North Carolina weddings, birthdays, and special gatherings through our exquisite event rentals and stunning event decorations.
Other Companies
The Wedding Nanny Co.
The Wedding Nanny Co. provides professional childcare designed specifically for weddings and milestone events. From curated on-site play spaces to quiet infant care and off-site options nearby, we help families feel supported — without disrupting the flow of the day.
Nicole Taylor Art Studio
Using professional pastel pencil techniques and archival materials, I carefully transform meaningful photographs into hand-drawn artwork designed to be treasured for generations. My goal is not simply to recreate an image, but to preserve the feeling behind it — the love, connection, and story that made it worth remembering in the first place.
Event Cello
Event Cello provides five-star rated live music, bringing a unique and memorable touch to any event! Specializing in solo cello performance and DJ services, Jeff of Event Cello delivers a professional, customized and affordable experience for your special day.
Southern Elegance Events (DJs)
HEY if we are the first Wedding & Corporate DJ you’re checking out, then clearly you are ready for something extremely SPECTACULAR! It’s important to do your homework finding the perfect DJ, we’ll even save you time from reading the SAME thing that literally EVERY DJ Company says!
Blooms by A. Queen
Amanda Queen and her team at Blooms By A.Queen are your floristry experts dedicated to making every event bloom with beauty. Specializing in elevated weddings, inspired events, bespoke occasional arrangements, holiday installations & decor, and hands-on bouquet bars.
Journ.is Transportation
Journ.is offers premium ground transportation services for airport transfers, corporate events, special occasions, and more. Our experienced and professional chauffeurs will ensure that you arrive at your destination safely and on time, while our luxury vehicles provide a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.
Power Up Sports, Inc.
PowerUp Sports Inc. is a sports and marketing agency dedicated to creating a platform of athlete empowerment based in Newport Beach, CA. In January 2023, PowerUp Sports, Inc. (Agency) launched and established itself as one of the leading national sports agency and athlete-marketing platforms representing elite football student athletes in their NIL marketing & endorsement contracts.
Triangle Floors
Triangle Floors has been serving the Triangle area since 2010, and is fully licensed and insured. We proudly offer 100+ flooring options ranging from premium hardwoods to affordable modern vinyl and carpet. Our process is proven, methodical, and guaranteed to give you beautiful results.